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Haircare

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Hair oiling

Oiling your hair is like giving your hair a luxurious spa experience right at home. Let’s delve into the wonders of applying nourishing botanical oils to your scalp and strands, unlocking a world of benefits you might not even know to exist!
 
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The product features a lightweight formula that nourishes the hair without leaving a thick or greasy film. In addition to a bonding complex that works to strengthen damaged hair, the formula also contains nourishing grapeseed oil and fermented green tea oil
OLAPLEX Nº.7 BONDING OIL
 
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If you’re hesitant about hair oil or you prefer drugstore buys, this is a fantastic option for you. It’s affordable, accessible, and works for all hair types. It has a midweight texture (so, not super lightweight but not heavy) and it works to condit...
L'Oréal Paris Elvive Extraordinary Oil Treatment
 
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If you deal with flyaways and you're looking to smooth them out, this drugstore hair oil might be just what you need. It’s formulated with keratin and marula oil to strengthen and nourish the hair, while the lightweight formula helps to smooth strand... With just one pump before blow drying, we were able to achieve a sleek, shiny finish. While we loved the woody fragrance, some online reviewers find it to be overpowering.
TRESemmé Keratin Smooth weightless Silk Serum
 
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Heat-styling can be quite damaging, so relying on an oil to prevent hair breakage while you style it is a great choice. This one in particular from Living Proof is formulated with squalane and amaranth seed extract (to reduce breakage and add moistur...
Anti-Frizz Oil: Lightweight Hair Oil for Frizzy Hair | Living Proof
 
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Using hair oil can be a great way to add shine to dull hair. If that’s your main goal, then this is a great option for you. The lightweight formula utilizes the power of hemisqualane(squalane derived from sugarcane) to strengthen your strands, while ... During testing, we loved how lightweight the texture felt and how it added shine to the lengths of our hair. It’s worth noting that some online reviewers say if you use more than a few drops on fine hair, it can become a bit greasy.
Nourishing Shine Drops | Smoothing Oil For Sleek & Shiny Hair | JVN
 
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This Kérastase Elixir has been loved by both stylists and Byrdie editors for quite some time. Because the silky formula glides through the hair with ease, we often recommend this to anyone who struggles with dry or damaged ends due to bleaching or ex...
Elixir Ultime L'Huile Original Hair Oil Refillable | Kérastase - Kerastase
 
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If you have thin or fine hair, you might cringe at the thought of applying hair oil, but this one could actually be a great fit for you. Despite its fairly rich texture, a few drops absorb quickly into fine hair sans filmy residue. After applying the...
ghost™ oil | shine + smooth frizz - Verb Products
 
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Applying a few drops of a luxe hair oil can serve as a moment of self-care, and this indulgent one is great for that. Between the chic packaging, the honey scent, and the rich texture, using this hair oil feels like an elevated experience. While the ...
Honey infused Hair Oil - Nourish, Repair & Protect Hair | Gisou
 
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If you have ultra-dry hair (or hair that has a low porosity), your best bet is to find a hair oil that works to add moisture without weighing it down. The lightweight formula one has an almost perfect rating at Ulta, so it wasn't surprising that we l... The nozzle applicator makes it easy to precisely dose and apply the product, and the light texture spreads through the hair easily and absorbs quickly. After using it, our hair felt hydrated and looked smooth. One thing to note is that some online re...
Melanin Haircare Multi-Use Pure Oil Blend

Shampoos

 
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If you have dry hair, try this shampoo from Pureology. The vegan and sulfate-free formula is a godsend for hair that feels like it's in need of repair. It provides softness and shine without weighing your hair down, and the concentrated formula avera...
Hydrate Sulfate Free Shampoo For Dry Hair - Pureology
 
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After years of frying your hair with blow dryers and flat irons, this shampoo restores the feeling of smooth, refreshed hair. If you have unruly hair, this formula provides a manageable consistency. When you use it, it'll feel like at least a year of...
Nº.4 BOND MAINTENANCE® SHAMPOO - Olaplex
 
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This shampoo is a cult classic. As the name suggests, it's gentle on your strands and made with hydrating coconut oil and amino acids. Designed to boost your hair's natural body and add fullness to your strands, its lightweight formula is also deeply...
Amino Acid Shampoo – Coconut Oil Refillable Shampoo - Kiehl's
 
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Great shampoos exist at the drugstore. This one from Herbal Essences is proof. The light floral scent sticks to your strands without being overpowering, and the lightweight cruelty-free formula works wonders even if you have thick or long hair. Belov...
Smooth Rose Hips Hair Smoothing Shampoo - Herbal Essences
 
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If you're skeptical of the word 'oil' in your shampoo, you're not alone. But it won't leave hair greasy—just soft and manageable. Follow up with a conditioner and your usual array of products to leave curls looking shiny and defined.
Moisture Lock™ Ultra-Nourishing Cleansing Oil Shampoo - Ouidad